This book was good! Tina is an amazing character, and her love story was intriguing and heartbreakingly adorable. I’m definitely going to be reading more from this author, especially if their other works have as much LGBTQ rep! ( )

Well written, interesting, funny and sweet. Recommended. ( )

I found this book through a review on the Lesbrary, and I'm really glad I was able to get a copy from my library system. I think it is really important that libraries carry books like this - f/f, trans main character, women in sports - to give their readers a diversity of choice.

I really enjoyed Tina as a character. I felt like she was well fleshed out, and we the readers came to understand her insecurities, hopes, and feelings as she moves through trying to balance her past, her desire for a relationship, and her desire for female companionship and a return to professional sport. It was great to see her handle professional relationships, with Nate and Jeremy, friendships, with Lauren and Stella, and romance with Joe, and I really appreciate that she balanced all of these with being a professional who is really great at her job as a personal trainer.

I also really enjoyed the roller derby setting, and how it emphasized the team aspects and athleticism of the sport. It was interesting that Tina, while having an advantage as a former professional athlete, was not automatically great at it, and had to work to make the team and take part in her bouts.

Whether you are looking for f/f romance, positive trans main characters, or women in sports, I would recommend giving this book a try. ( )

This was probably four stars for the depiction of lots of women (straight, bi, lesbian, cis, trans, butch, femme) and their friendships, and for having a trans woman as a main character; two stars for the romance proper. Roller Girl isn't long enough to really give depth to the relationship between Tina and Joe, and the central conflict between them (we can't be open about our relationship because of how it might hurt... the dynamic of our inclusive, amateur roller derby team?) felt more than a bit forced. Overall, though, a sweet, light, positive romance. ( )